The best advice, to fully explore the natural attractions of the Waterfalls and Crater Lakes District, is to hire a car in Cairns and drive up onto The Atherton Tableland.

Directions:

The Tropical Tableland is accessible from the coast via four major highways, each driving through World Heritage listed rainforests.

The Palmerston Highway is the first access to the Tableland as you travel north from Townsville. It joins the Bruce Highway just north of Innisfail. This highway takes you first to the township of Millaa Millaa. It is an easy and safe drive and offers expansive views of gently rolling hills and farmland.

The Gillies Highway is the second southern access route at Gordonvale, south of Cairns.

There are many breathtaking views as you make your ascent up the 19 km of this range road.